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Our progressivethinking and creativeapproach is whatmakes us different.
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…and finds different,creative solutionsto complex problems.
Building bettercommunitiesand providinga better life.
Built Environs as part of the McConnell Dowell Group is founded on a proud heritage of innovation and pioneering spirit. In collaboration with our customers and partners, we have a proven track record of building better communities through safe, smart and efficient infrastructure. Since the early 1960’s our reputation has been forged by finding innovative solutions and delivering creative construction outcomes that contribute positively to those communities.
Our progressive thinking, on-going culture of expertise, innovation and creative approach is what sets us apart.
Built Environs is the vertical arm of the McConnell Dowell Group. Our customers receive many benefits, from ambitious resource projects in remote locations, to large-scale, city-changing infrastructure. For almost 60 years customers have been coming to McConnell Dowell with complex projects that require innovative solutions.
We have built a culture of progressive thinking. It’s an approach that looks for opportunities, embraces change and finds different, creative solutions to difficult problems.
Building better communities and providing a better life. McConnell Dowell is founded on a proud heritage of innovation and pioneering spirit. In collaboration with our customers and partners, we have a proven track record in building better communities through safe, smart and efficient infrastructure. Since the early 1960’s our reputation has been forged by finding innovative solutions and delivering creative construction outcomes.
Our progressive thinking, on-going culture of expertise, innovation and creative approach is what sets us apart. It’s why our projects win industry awards and why so many of our customers keep coming back to us.
Innovation that improves lives. We care deeply about the people we work with: our customers, our employees, our partners, investors and the communities we serve around the world.
We foster a safe, high quality, systematic and structured approach that allows people to challenge ideas. We find hidden insights, look for innovative solutions and deliver infrastructure that improves the quality of life and benefits all stakeholders.
With McConnell Dowell Group’s annual turn over of more than $1 billion, Built Environs customers benefit from:
• Financial certainty
• Minimal risk and maximum efficiency through nationally and internationally accredited systems and processes
• Access to world-leading expertise from an international team of construction professionals.
In addition, Built Environs is third-party accredited to international quality, occupational health and safety, and environmental management standards.
Group BrandsMcConnell Dowell Group
The McConnell Dowell Group has a long and proud history of commercialising projects and is widely respected for delivering ‘Creative Construction’ solutions. The McConnell Dowell brand is well regarded for integrity, consistency in application, value for money and being a technology-driven company.
McConnell Dowell – The Creative Construction Company, building better communities through safe, smart, efficient infrastructure.
www.mcconnelldowell.com
Operating in: Australia, Asia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands
Built Environs – Provides multi-disciplinary capability in design and construction of commercial, industrial and institutional buildings.
www.builtenvirons.com.au
Operating in: Australia and New Zealand
Parent Company Aveng Limited, have a number of specialist operating groups.
www.aveng.co.za
Operating in: South Africa
Global Regions
South East Asia
New Zealand
Australia
Pacific Islands
Specialist Capabilities
Pipelines
Marine
Tunnel & Underground
Rail
Building
Fabrication
Civil
Mechanical
We operate throughout Australia, Asia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands. Bringing local knowledge and international expertise.
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About us
Whether delivering a commercial building or working within an integrated infrastructure delivery team, our solutions-based approach to construction project management, combined with our environmental, quality, safety and project management systems, consistently deliver high-quality construction projects – on budget and on time.
Built Environs is a full service construction company which provides a range of building services, from design consultant coordination and design management through to construction, fit out and commissioning.
Our team of in-house design managers, costing and planning experts work closely with our customers, their stakeholders and our internally-assigned project teams to develop fully-costed value-engineered designs, delivering greater cost, quality and time certainty for the construction phase of the project.
Our teams advise on environmental and other whole-of-life considerations, providing ongoing value for our customers. At Built Environs, we understand that recurrent costs and durability requirements are key considerations when designing and building construction projects.
On-site, our experienced project teams manage construction, working to agreed cost, while meeting environmental, quality, safety and time objectives. This is done while retaining the flexibility to respond to any changes in our customer’s operational or project-based needs.
We take pride in providing a smooth construction process for customers and their consultants, with a best-for-project focus.
Built Environs has the capacity and experience to deliver projects from small scale refurbishments right through to major commercial developments. With a long and proud history of over 30 years constructing iconic buildings across Australia and New Zealand, Built Environs can deliver work accross all sectors including, but not limited to the sports, health and science, defence, education, residential, commercial, retail and industrial sectors.
ASC OST Blast and Paint Facility
West Franklin Residential Development, South Australia
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Built Environs is a full-service construction company, delivering a complete range of building services from design management through to construction and fit out.
We deliver projects across the full range of construction contract forms and specialise in environmentally sustainable building.
Primary services include:
• Design and cost management,
• Early Contractor Involvement (ECI),
• Construction management, and
• Cost planning and programming,
• Design and construction.
One trusted partner from start to finish
Modbury Hospital, South Australia
Specialist capabilitiesBuilt Environs partner and work together with our clients to manage, construct and deliver projects across a range of commercial sectors.
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Defence
Accommodation
Education
Health
Infrastructure & Industrial
Commercial Construction
Key Projects:
• University of Western Australia Biomedical Research Facility,
Western Australia
• University of Adelaide Capital Management Plan Building
Works, South Australia
• Wesley College Transition Pavilion Buildings, Western Australia
• University of South Australia Hawke Building, South Australia
Built Environs has extensive experience in upgrading,
refurbishing and building state-of-the-art educational facilities
on operational school and university campuses.
Our teams work closely with schools, universities, their
consultants and subcontractors to provide a safe environment
for students, staff, visitors and workers. We minimise disruption
to academic activities and deliver a quality product on budget
and on time.
EducationAccommodation
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SPECIALIST CAPABILITIES
Key Projects:
• Wingfold Tower, Adelaide, South Australia
• Oval Hotel, Adelaide, South Australia
• Urbanest at the University of Adelaide, South Australia
• West Franklin Residential Development, South Australia
• RAAF Base Edinburgh Single LEAP Phase 2, South Australia
• Hotel Tivoli Tower, South Australia
We have extensive experience in constructing hotel and
residential accommodation facilities. The company provides a
range of building services, from design consultation and design
management, right through to construction and fit out.
Our team of in-house design management, costing and
planning experts work closely with our customers, their
stakeholders and our internally-assigned project teams to
develop fully-costed value-engineered designs. Allowing
us to deliver greater cost, quality and time certainty for the
construction phase of the project.
Health
Key Projects:
• Worldpark, South Australia
• KPMG Head Office, South Australia
• South Australia Police Headquarters, South Australia
• The Shops at Ellenbrook, Western Australia
• Gepps X Home HQ, South Australia
• Ocean Keys Shopping Centre Expansion, Western Australia
• Adelaide Oval Western Grandstand Redevelopment,
South Australia
• Adelaide Showground Goyder Pavilion, South Australia
• Parks Community Centre Redevelopment, South Australia
Built Environs is experienced in the on-time and on-budget
delivery of high quality and environmentally sustainable office
buildings for local, national and global companies.
Particularly experienced in delivering multi-storey construction
projects in close proximity to occupied premises within the central
business district, Built Environs ensures construction delivery
without impacting on traffic, adjacent business operations or
pedestrian safety.
By drawing upon our design and construction expertise early in
the process, our retail customers benefit from:
• Reduced capital and operational costs,
• Maximised moving annual turnover (MAT)
per square metre,
• Increased revenue through earlier tenant occupancy,
• Delivery in the shortest possible time frame; and
• Minimal impact to existing operations.
Commercial Construction
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SPECIALIST CAPABILITIES
Key Projects:
• Modbury Hospital Upgrade, South Australia
• Whyalla Regional Cancer Centre Redevelopment,
South Australia
• Modbury Hospital Transforming Health, South Australia
• Flinders Medical Centre Paediatric Unit, South Australia
• University of Adelaide Medical School Bio Skills and Dissection
Laboratory, South Australia
• Cambridge Medical Centre, Western Australia
• Mount Gambier Hospital Redevelopment, South Australia
Built Environs is experienced in the collaborative delivery of
complex and staged health facility upgrades and developments.
We work closely with project stakeholders to plan and execute a
smooth construction experience for patients, staff and visitors,
without interrupting hospital functions.
We work collaboratively to develop a detailed construction
programme that allows for the flexibility to work around hospital
or health facility processes and day-to-day requirements without
compromising construction efficiency.
Built Environs is experienced in the collaborative delivery of
complex and staged facilities upgrades and developments.
We are experienced in managing construction on operational
Defence bases and has a working knowledge of Defence protocols
and security requirements. We have an understanding of the
challenges of secure environments we deliver state-of-art facilities
that enhance defence capabilities.
Key Projects:
• RAAF Base Edinburgh Single LEAP Phase 2,
South Australia
• RAAF Base Pearce Redevelopment Stage 1 Additional Works,
Western Australia
• HMAS Stirling CEPS2 & BU1,
Western Australia
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SPECIALIST CAPABILITIES
TransportBuilt Environs has extensive experience in building
high-value, complex infrastructure projects for transport sector
customers, such as major city airports and state governments.
UtilitiesBuilt Environs helps customers in the energy, mining and resources
industries get their new facilities for commissioning as soon
as possible. This is achieved by providing fully costed on-time
industrial building construction and fit-out services that integrate
with the surrounding engineering construction programme.
Our building teams have safely delivering large building
construction projects within complex operational and
commissioning environments, including mining facilities, power
stations, production facilities and water processing facilities.
Key Projects:
• Perth Airport Terminal 1 Domestic Pier & International Depar-
tures Expansion, Western Australia
• Gold Coast Light Rail Project, Queensland
• Noarlunga to Seaford Railway Extension Building Works,
South Australia
• Techport Australia Common User Facility (CUF),
South Australia
• Adelaide Desalination Plant, South Australia
• ASC Outfit Support Towers and Blast and Paint Facility,
South Australia
• ASC submarine Maintenance Support Tower, South Australia
• Cargill Australia Malting Facility, Western Australia
The upgrade of the Modbury Hospital, which was part of the State Government of South Australia’s Transforming Health initiative, has delivered improved hospital infrastructure and consolidated health services for residents in Adelaide’s northeastern suburbs.
The Built Environs’s project team is delivering this fast-tracked,
multi-staged project within a live hospital environment, ensuring
that Modbury Hospital and its associated health services remain
operational throughout the project’s duration. The Team will
deliver selected clinical upgrades to high priority areas and
infrastructure and building services upgrades within the site.
The upgrades include refurbishment of various areas in the
existing buildings and new build works. Infrastructure priorities
include façade remediation, seismic structural upgrade and
various building services. The extensive redevelopment works
are all taking place in and around a fully functioning Live Hospital
Environment. Careful planning, staging and consultation with local
Hospital stakeholder the key to mitigating disruption.
Modbury Hospital Upgrade,South Australia The award of this project marks a significant milestone for
Built Environs as it is the first project that will be delivered in New Zealand.
Construction of the Auckland City Mission (ACM) HomeGround Development required the demolition of three existing buildings and the refurbishment of the heritage-listed “Prince of Wales” building.
The project is a construct only (ECI) contract to build to a new multi-storey facility which will include 80 supportive housing units with wrap around health and support services provided in site to help address many of the factors that contribute to homelessness. The redevelopment provides wraparound services such as a large medical centre, detoxification centre, education and training facilities, emergency support and meal services, budgeting advice and other support networks.
ACM building will be constructed of cross-laminated timber (CLT), becoming the tallest CLT building in New Zealand.
Auckland City Mission HomeGround, Auckland
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Construction type: Construct Only (Early Contractor Involvement)
250,000 man hours LTI free
Tallest bulk timber structured building in th world in a seismic zone
when completed
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KEY PROJECTSLocation: Modbury, South Australia
Construction type: Managing Contractor
Outpatients Department (OPD)
Pallative Care Unit (PCU)
Acute Surgical Unit (ASD)
Short Stay General Medical Unit (SSGMU)
Operating Theatres
New main entry and Out Patient Department with Audiology
Booth, Laser, consulting, treatment, procedure room
The Puhinui Interchanges was designed to connect the east to the airport. It is a key component of the Southwest Gateway, a programme aimed at enhancing public transport connectivity between Auckland Airport and the CBD
McConnell Dowell and Built Environs working together for the
first time in New Zealand in joint venture (MCDBE), was awarded
the early works contract for the Puhinui Interchange Project by
Auckland Transport in May 2019. The project includes demolition
of part of the existing Puhinui Station footbridge and construction
of a new multimodal interchange. Additionally, the station will
incorporate an at-grade bus area, ‘kiss and ride’ parking, cycle
facilities and landscaping. Along with modifications to the existing
central island train platform, an elevated concourse will feature
stairs, lifts and escalators, a HOP ticket gate line, and staff and
retail facilities.
Drawing on past ECI experience, the team refined designs, and
developing methodologies and temporary works that minimise
disruption to passengers, freight and staff.
The rail protection deck allows the team to safely transporting
materials, using large plant machinery, from one side of the
train tracks to other without having to shut down the train line.
Ultimately, it allows work to continue during the day without any
requirement for night or weekend work and minimised disruption
for the local residents.
Puhinui Interchange, Auckland
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Construction type: Joint Venture Early Contractor Engagement (ECI)
Designed a bespoke ‘rail protection deck’, a New Zealand first
Enabling the team to work over the live rail network 24/7
Eliminated risk of 25,000 KV - 100 times more powerful than in the
amount used to power the average home
McConnell DowellDuring the initial stages of works
McConnell Dowell managed all foundation
works including:
• Site establishment
• Service relocations
• Demolition of bridge and foundation
works.
All concrete works was self-proformed by
McConnell Dowell which includes insitu
concrete columns, headstocks, support
beams and lift shafts. McConnell Dowell is
delivering all civil works which includes:
• Construction of new platform
• Extension of existing central platform
• New bus interchange on the western
side (drainage, utilises, retaining walls,
kerb and channel, pavement and hard
and soft landscaping)
• Public realm on the eastern side
Built EnvironsBuilt Environs are responsible for the
construction of the main terminal building,
all services and management of all vertical
build items including Code of Compliance
and O&M Manuals.
Built Environs scope of works for the
construction includes:
• Design review of all aspects of the
project
• Cost checking throughout the design
development phases
• Shop drawing process for structures,
façades, vertical transportation and
services
• Managing construction of the main
terminal building inclusive of envelope
and finishes and construction of services
buildings
• Managing construction of the rail plat-
form and bus interchange structures
• Managing the Certificate of Public use
and Code of Compliance applications
and process
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KEY PROJECTS
Construction of a 25 story mixed use development located in the heart of the Adelaide CBD at 116 – 122 Waymouth Street.
The project will include the provision of one cold shell restaurant
and one retail tenancy as well as residential shared areas.
During the tender and post tender periods Built Environs assisted
our client with value engineering, buildability and constructibility
advice. We continue to provide expert design & construct
assistance during the build, to ensure the client is across all key
consideration items.
Wingfold Tower, South Australia
Location: Adelaide, South Australia
Construction type: Design and Construct
286 serviced apartments
4 levels of carparking
Top floor meeting room, lounge and fitness studio
Roof terraces with outdoor lounge and BBQ facilities
Location: Adelaide, South Australia
Construction type: Design & Construct
Construction Period: Current Project
138 boutique hotel rooms (guest suites, premium suites,
DDA suites & 2 King Suites)
Approximately 450 workers on and off-site
120 ongoing FTE roles on completion
The Adelaide Oval Hotel is an iconic project for South Australia. It will be built on two elevated pods that follow the external curves of the eastern façade of the stadium and therefore will not encroach on the parklands or the plaza.
The pre-fabrication work commenced immediately off-site with
initial on-site construction activity beginning some months later,
ahead of major construction works starting at the conclusion of
the AFL home and away season;
The project fully complied with the South Australian Industry
Participation Policy, which includes requirements for hiring of
South Australian workers as well as use of locally produced steel.
Oval Hotel, South Australia
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KEY PROJECTS
The Wynyard Edge Alliance is a partnership between McConnell Dowell, Downer, BECA, Tonkin + Taylor, Auckland Council and Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), and sub-alliance partner Brian Perry Civil. The Alliance was created to design and construct the new infrastructure required to support the 36th America’s Cup competition in Auckland, New Zealand in 2021.
The project involves Wynyard Wharf repairs; an extension to
Hobson Wharf; dredging; construction of six breakwaters; public
access ways, amenity areas and public realm; installation of
floating pontoon structures and foundation pads for five racing
syndicate bases.
The Alliance model allowed us to run design planning and
consenting in parallel, early procurement of key plant and
materials and the flexibility to accommodate changes.
Relationships were built with key stakeholders including the
Maritime Museum, residents on Princes Wharf, restaurants on
North Wharf, Sanford Fisheries, SeaLink, Silo Park, and current
users and tenants of the Outer Viaduct Harbour basin.
This is considered one of the most successful Alliance across New
Zealand and Australia and has greatly enhanced the ability to get
the works completed on time. All team members are taking the
lessons learnt from this Alliance back to their home organisations
with a view to implementing key strategies on future Alliances.
Location: New Zealand
Five Link Bridges
700,000 m3 of Dredging
Seven Breakwater Structures
604 Piles
The PTPA is a key initiative of the State Government to deliver a program of works, which includes the Klemzig and Tea Tree Plaza Park’n’Ride upgrades and the completed Oaklands Rail Crossing and City South Tram Line Replacement Extension.
The program seeks to achieve a range of objectives relating to
network optimisation, public transport patronage uplift and safety
and is due to be completed by June 2020.
The Oaklands Rail Crossing is located 12.8 km south of Adelaide
on the Seaford mainline at the intersection of Morphett and
Diagonal Roads. As a result of the Seaford Line rail services, the
level crossing is active up to 25% of the time during peak hours,
imposing significant congestion and traffic delays on Morphett
and Diagonal Roads. The project has separated the road and
rail networks through the construction of a rail underpass and
constructed a new station.
The City South Tram Line Replacement has replaced the existing
tracks along King William Street between Victoria Square (at the
intersection of Gouger and Angas streets) and South Terrace. The
City South tram stop at the intersection of Sturt/Halifax streets
and King William Street was replaced as part of the project, as well
as modifications to existing traffic arrangements and car parking
to accommodate the dedicated tram corridor.
Location: South Australia
Bus train interchange
Grade separate the rail / road level crossing to improve operation
and safety
The Marina Bay Sands (MBS) project involves the demolition of the existing south crystal pavilion to basement level and the reconstruction of a new spherical structure. The new structure will be the iconic regional flagship store for a multinational company.
The main scope of works included:
• Design and construction a sheet piled the temporary water
retaining cofferdam
• Demolition of the existing South Crystal Pavilion glass, steel and
concrete structure to seabed
• A subsea tunnel connecting to Basement 2 of the MBS mall
(Shoppes @ MBS) at Basement 2
• Design and construction of new three storey concrete building,
including widened tunnel to the Tenants specification
• Construction of a waterproofing the multistorey reinforced
concrete structure
As this project is located within an iconic commercial location, it
faces several challenges that McConnell Dowell have overcome.
There was no land access to the worksite for construction
equipment and materials, so all equipment and materials required
were mobilised via a marine vessel from an offsite staging area.
It was an accelerated program will only 15 months duration. To
minimisation disruption to the businesses at the Marina Bay
Sands shopping mall, this required Stakeholder engagement and
relationship management.
Location: Singapore
Construction type: Contract Design and Construction
A subsea tunnel connecting to Basement 2 of the MBS mall
An accelerated program will only 15 months duration
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36th Americas’s Cup and Associated Infrastructure Works, New Zealand
McConnell Dowell Group Multidisciplinary
More than half a century ago, two talented, creative individuals with a powerful drive to make things better began a construction company – McConnell Dowell. Established in New Zealand in 1961, we have built thousands of iconic, landmark assets and facilities for customers and communities over the past 59 years.
Our expertise spans building, civil, fabrication, marine, mechanical, pipelines, rail and tunnel and underground construction. McConnell Dowell’s commercial building arm Built Environs was established in New Zealand in 2017 to provide our Clients with tier one systems and capability, a strong balance sheet, and access to experienced international commercial building specialists across the McConnell Dowell Group.
Built Environs is part of the McConnell Dowell group and our values, purpose, management structure and culture are fully align. Our values are a catalyst for change and growth. They define the type of organisation we are and help attract the right people to our business. Our people, provide a framework for behaviours and culture and they unite us in a common mindset.
Public Transport Projects Alliance (PTPA), South Australia
Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Adelaide Oval Western Grandstand
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ISO 9001 Quality Management SystemsQuality is integrated throughout our
management systems, with the Project
Manager having overall responsibility to
ensure the required quality outcomes of
the project are met.
The Project Manager nominates a team
member to actively manage project
quality requirements, with this typically
being an experienced Project Coordinator.
The nominated Project Coordinator is
then recognised as the projects Quality
Management Representative (QMR) and
provides overall project quality control,
drives continuous improvement, and
identifies and segregates nonconforming
products or services.
In addition to the above, Built Environs
ensures that each member of the project
team is empowered to identify non-
conforming work and / or products and
remedies these situations prior to any
further activity taking place.
ISO 14001 Environmental Management SystemsBuilt Environs is dedicated to minimising
the environmental impact of its design and
construction activities by identifying and
controlling potential risks, implementing
comprehensive management practices,
and developing a workplace culture that
strives to minimise environmental aspects
caused by our activities.
We work with our customers, stakeholders
and relevant authorities (i.e. EPA) to
assess, mitigate and document the
environmental risks of every project.
A site specific Environmental
management Plan is prepared with all
identified environmental aspects and
mitigation controls across each phase of
a project.
The plan contains various aspects relating
to local environmental or heritage-
sensitive issues, waste management
(pollution control and avoidance),
ecological aspects, environmental training
and competency, monitoring, evaluation
and reporting.
The environmental management
framework is supported by Built Environs
with specific activity controls captured
in Environmental Protection Instructions
(EPIs) Safe Work Method Statements
(SWMS) and weekly HSE Inspections.
Our corporate project induction provides
staff and subcontractors with the
knowledge of key aspects and controls
specific to each project which are to be
adhered too.
AS/NZS 4801 Occupational Health and Safety Management SystemsBuilt Environs is committed to the health,
safety and welfare of all stakeholders
(customer, staff, subcontractors and any
other affected parties) and demonstrates
leadership in achieving the highest
attainable standards in health, safety and
environmental management.
Built Environs is dedicated to ensuring
that its management system is effectively
implemented on all of its projects by
conducting internal audits and actively
participating in external surveillance/re
accreditation audits conducted by either
LRQA or the OFSC as required by the
certifying body.
In managing work health and safety,
Built Environs requires all parties within
its control to abide by all relevant
occupational health and safety policies,
procedures, statutory requirements and
the Work Health and Safety Act 2012(Cth).
Built Environs runs regular training
programmes to encourage employees to
go above and beyond the call of duty with
regard to safety matters.
Built Environs’s safety management
system is also accredited by the Office of
the Federal Safety Commissioner.
Third Party-Accredited Environmental, Quality and Safety Management Systems
Built Environs’s management systems for quality, environmental and health and safety management are accredited by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) to the following international and Australian and New Zealand standards:
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Environment Quality
We are all in this together
With various environmental award winning projects, Built Environs
aims to be an industry leader in environmental management.
Environmental management is everybody’s responsibility, on
every job, regardless of role, or the nature or location of the project
and we have been recognised throughout our industry for our
collaborative, rigorous approach to environmental standards.
Our actions in maintaining high standards for managing risks to
the environment include:
• Actively encouraging our people to be creative and innovative
in environmental management;
• Drawing on the expertise of the McConnell Dowell dedicated
environmental management team.
• Our promotion of the importance of environmental manage-
ment; and
• Taking a positive and collaborative approach.
In addition, we sustain a focus on accountable leadership:
reducing emissions; managing efficient use of energy; resources
and project materials; minimising waste; and through responsible
management of local flora and fauna.
We take on a “one team” approach with our customers and
partners in our commitment to the environment.
Why meet standards when you can raise them?
Our value, Performance Excellence — We achieve great results. We
learn and drive continuous improvement forms our requirements
and customer focussed approach towards managing quality
assurance.
The quality of our delivered work is managed throughout the
project life cycle to ensure that under specified operating
conditions, personnel safety, the environment and asset value
are protected. The systems we use for construction, corporate
excellence and accountability is the product of almost 60 years of
project experience.
Delivering work of the highest quality is essential when
constructing infrastructure assets that must stand the test of
time. Our quality leaders are skilled in their craft and provide
governance and assurance across all projects.
Customers have added confidence in the finished product
because not only have we honed, improved and refined our checks
and balances to meet today’s exacting ISO standards, our people
are passionate about getting it right. We build on that by providing
them with the right tools, systems and training to deliver a quality
project that will function as intended for decades to come.
Safety Sustainability
Ensuring our people return home safely every day is our key responsibility.
Managers, supervisors, employees and contractors contribute to
building and sustaining a strong culture that delivers a healthy,
safe and productive work environment to achieve the goal of
‘Home Without Harm’. Our safety performance positions us as
leaders in our industry.
Built Environs nurtures a culture of safety starting at the moment
of recruitment; the job description for each employee details an
individual set of safety obligations to meet. Leadership in safety
is embedded in the roles of all Managers. In addition to traditional
safety metrics, their performance is tracked in relation to the
number of safety audits they carry out personally, and how many
‘SafeTalks’ they deliver engaging with workers on the project sites.
Our teams are structured and resourced effectively with
experienced, high performing personnel. Our site-based Health
and Safety Advisors are core members of our project leadership
groups and have a powerful voice across all site activities.
We act today with the future in mind
Creative construction and sustainable solutions are fundamental
when it comes to building future proofed infrastructure. To ensure
a sustainable tomorrow for our employees, customers and the
environment, we need to do our best today.
Built Environs is a progressive company and we believe in
empowering our employees to drive improvement in all areas of
our business. We have shaped our systems in the areas of safety,
environment and sustainability to make sure our accumulated
knowledge is built on and transferred at all levels.
Built Environs has a dynamic approach to accountability. Creating
partnerships and maintaining an open dialogue with our customer
is paramount. We take a proactive approach in meeting and
exceeding benchmarks and expectations set by the construction
industry.
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Social Procurement
Social ProcurementIn April 2019, we partnered with the
Akina Foundation and eleven of New
Zealand’s leading public and private
sector organisations as founding
members of New Zealand’s first social
procurement buyer group - the Fwd:
Social Procurement Programme - to
collectively harness the potential of social
procurement to generate positive social
and environmental impact. We also work
with He Waka Eke Noa (HWEN) to provide
opportunities to Maori and Pasifika-owned
businesses in the Tamaki Makaurau area.
This places us in a strong position to
successfully contract Maori, Pasifika and
social enterprises in a way which works for
us and leads to great positive impact.
Learning and DevelopmentIn September 2019, McConnell Dowell’s
CEO Fraser Wyllie signed a Memorandum
of Understanding with The Southern
Initiative (TSI), an Auckland Council
organisation that stimulates and enables
social and community innovation in South
Auckland. Currently there is an estimated
29,400 NEET (Not in Employment
Education or Training) youth in Auckland
alone with the highest rate among young
Maori & Pasifika people. We draw on this
relationship that identifies opportunities to
contribute to a thriving Tamaki Makaurau
through supporting young people seeking
to build careers in construction.
Project ExamplesWe have a wealth of examples of how we
have incorporated “Providing a Better
Life” into how we operate both in New
Zealand and Australia. The below are just
a few which illustrate how this can look in
different contexts.
Lower Hatea River Crossing, Northland
On the Lower Hatea River Crossing
project, our contracted target for local
spend in the community was 45% of the
project value. The final reported local
spend was over $16M or 58% of project
value, considerably more than targeted.
Sector Development Built Environs have signed up to the
Construction Sector Accord and are
committed to ensuring 100% alignment
to its goal and principles to increase
productivity, raise capability, as well as
improve resilience and confidence in our
sector.
SCIRT, ChristchurchFollowing the devastating Christchurch
earthquakes, McConnell Dowell were
a part of the Stronger Christchurch
Infrastructure rebuild Team (SCIRT).
In 2015 sponsored the Christchurch
Arts Festival, which brought Architects
of Air Arboria to the Central City. The
Festival experience in 2015 spanned
four weekends with a range of theatrical
enticements that led the city out of winter
and into the lightness of spring. The
Arboria was installed in Cathedral Square
and brought the immersive “Luminarium”
that combined design, engineering and
filtered light to create a world of saturated
colour in a maze of winding paths through
chambers filled with soaring domes,
geometric patterns and gothic designs.
Gold Coast Light Rail (GCLR), QldThe project set a target of 82.5% local
employment for the wider Gold Coast
area, achieving 96% recruitment of project
employees from within that area, with
over 80% living within the City of Gold
Coast electorate. The project also set a
stretch target of 78.9% local goods and
services procured, at completion the
project had significantly exceeded this
target achieving 94.5% of goods, services
and employment from the local economy
generating approximately 6,500 direct
and indirect jobs and spending more than
$600 million with local businesses.
Mates In ConstructionAt Built Environs, we deeply value our
people and are proactively committed to
ensuring the wellbeing of our teams.
Mental health and suicide awareness are
still key challenges in the construction
industry, and we are committed to
supporting our people through tough
times by ensuring they receive the help
they need. With over 339 suicides in our
industry in the 10 years to 2017, we all
need to be doing our bit. Built Environs
are long-term active member of MATES
in Construction in Australia, and are have
recently supported the roll-out of the
initiative in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Built Environs is passionate about creating positive impact in the communities in which we operate, and has significant experience of what it takes to make that happen.
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Arboria at the Christchurch Arts Festival
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